Blaze destroys Signal Hill oil derrick at 28th Street
Early morning fire at 2 a.m. destroyed a wooden oil derrick at 28th Street and Gardenia Avenue in Signal Hill. The blaze damaged two additional derricks and pump houses, caused a minor gas explosion, and spread to a local garage. Fire crews led by Capt. Brimball and Chief Albracht, with Long Beach help, contained the flames.
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Signal Hill
28Th St
Gardenia Ava
L. T. Mayo
Rosa
David Pascoe
Gardenia Ave
H. J. Brimball
E. L. Albracht
Long Beach
Fresh Yanks land at Pohang in rapid amphibious move
The First Cavalry Division and the 25th Tropic Lightning Division, two renowned World War II outfits, landed at Pohang with armored support and supplies. They pushed inland toward Yongdok while air strikes hit North Korean tanks, trucks, and rail targets. MacArthur noted one division already in combat as another was poised for action, and US jets defended the line near Taejon amid ongoing patrols and aerial bombardment.
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Pohang
Pagan
MacArthur
Yongdok
First Cavalry Division
Tokyo
Korea
First Cavalry
Pusan
South Korea
U. S
Yechon
Taejon
Kum
Altar
Tae
French Sloop La Grandiere Donated to U.N. for Korea
Paris reports the French government will place the sloop La Grandiere at the United Nations for use in Korea. The 1969 ton vessel, built in 1939, is on duty in the Far East with a 136 crew. Armament includes three 55 inch guns four 40mm anti aircraft cannons and 11 20mm cannons and it can carry 40 troops.
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U.N
Korea
Paris
la Grandiere
United Nations
Far East
Jane's Fighting Ships
Marine Landing In Korea Recounts Old Sea Duty
A Courier to Tokyo report from July 18 describes a U S amphibious landing as an old routine task. Marine Captain Y J Robson reflects on the operation noting its familiarity to troops who have long fought ashore.
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U.S
Korea
Tokyo
Pshors
Y. J. Rob- Sor
Man Injured Riding Coaster At The Pike
A 62 year old Louisiana woman and a man injured on a roller coaster at Seaside Hospital after a Navy recon mission near Santa Ans. The man suffered a back injury during the coaster ride and was treated after landing with a convoy nearby.
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Lous
Santa Ans
Seaside Hospital
Ridday
the Pike
45 Red Korean Planes Blasted by American Fliers
Washington reports that U S Navy and Air Force planes destroyed or damaged 45 Red Korean aircraft yesterday. Navy carrier planes accounted for 27 while covering the 1st Cavalry Division landing at Pohang. Ground hits and air battles stretched to Wan son 80 miles north of the 38th parallel.
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Washington
U.S. Navy
Air Force
Defense Department
Navy
1St Cavalry Division
Pohang
Wanson
38Th Parallel
MacArthur
Taejon
Seoul
Eisenhower Opposes Using A bomb in Korea
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower said the atom bomb should not be used in Korea declaring it would mock decency and hurt world opinion. He spoke in Fresno en route to Camp Davis and urged a win in Korea to avoid worse conflicts elsewhere.
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San Francisco
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Korea
Eisenhower
Fresno
Officials See No Drastic Effects From Truman Housing Curbs
Local builders and bankers say President Truman's credit restrictions will not cause immediate changes in housing here. Down payments of 5 percent may apply to veterans, with $600 on a $9,000 house including impounds. Lakewood Park and Walker and Lee report current policies stay in place for now, with 5 percent down likely only when large projects are sold. HUD and FHA officials await further instructions, but major developers expect no sharp drop in sales once 5 percent down is required.
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Truman
Wudys R. E Robbins
Bank of America Here
Lakewood Park
Long Beach
H. V. Davidson
Feaeral Housing Administration
Truman Charts Plan to Strengthen Defense and Korea War Effort
President Truman outlined a broad defense surge including lifting legal caps on armed forces, mobilizing National Guard and reserve units, and seeking about 10 billion dollars in new appropriations. He urged higher taxes, tighter credit, and production loans to finance defense while warning that further aggression could threaten world peace. He defended U S actions in Korea as a moral necessity and pledged continued support for UN allied forces against North Korean aggression.
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Truman
Congress
Defense
Johnson
Army
Navy
Air
Air Force
Senate
House
Korea
United States
Republic of Korea
International Communist Movement
Bomaycu Seweera
Federal Housing Administration
Veterans Administration
Free World
United Nations
B. S
America
Landing of Two New U S Divisions In Korea
Two new U S divisions arrive in South Korea the First Cavalry dismounted and the 25th Infantry yet a counteroffensive is not imminent. The 24th Division holds Taejon against North Korean attacks as Allied engineers and air power begin to curb the Red drive.
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Korea
U. S
South Korea
First Cavalry
25Th Infantry
Taejon
Kum River
Chooiwon
Kum
Izay
William F.dean
Kongju
Japan
Man Walking Rail Track Loses Life
SACRAMENTO July 1986 Albert Olson 71 a seaman of Los Angeles was killed last night when struck by a Westjemn Pacific train near the rail line. The accident prompted investigators to examine the scene and determine safety lapses.
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Sacramento
Albert Olson
Los Angeles
Westjemn Pacific
Nation mobilizes as reservist call expands across services
Air Force prioritizes trained navigators, bombardiers, radar and medical officers while listing other needed specialties. Navy to fill quotas from Organized and Fleet Reserve, WAVES not recalled except for key industrial roles. no retirements or broad deferments except in vital cases. Legislation to freeze military service for 12 months introduced, draftee terms may extend, top draft age possibly raised, and FBI guidance stringent on willful violators.
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Air Force
Navy
Organized Reserve
Fleet Reserve
Capitol Hill
Rep
Vinson
D.-Ga
Armed Services Committer
Senate
Tydings
D.md
Senate Armed Services Committer
Defense Department
Truman
Congress
Justice Department
Atty
Burma Premier Hopeful of UN Aid in Distress
Burma's Premier Thankin Nu said Burma is hopeful of United Nations aid and would offer moral and material help to other distressed nations if attacked. He spoke at a rally celebrating the end of his peace within one-year program, outlining a socialist state and nonalignment with any power bloc while accepting foreign aid.
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Rangoon
Burma
Thankin Nu
United Nations
Truman Defends Policy as Korea Crisis Deepens
President Truman justified strengthening forces in the Philippines and speeding aid to the Philippine government and to Southeast Asia. He ordered the U S Fleet to deter any attack on Formosa and urged China to halt operations against the mainland. He did not accuse Russia of aggression but cited Soviet lack of support for U N action in Korea and praised the Security Council’s unified stance as a milestone toward a rule of law among nations.
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Europe
Truman
Koreas
Douglas MacArthur
Korea
United Nations Commission On
Phillippines
Southeast Asia
U. S
Rusnia
U. N
Security Council
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Pyongyang
Wonsan
First
Une
Hobart Gay
Rockport
North Africa
Sicily
Manila
Pacific
U. S. Seventh Fleet
Siberia
Korea Landing
Marine
Gen
Walker
LEE Walker and Lee, Inc
University District
Lakewood
Mr. Truman
Korean
Trueman
K ‘Republic
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